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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 331 and 332 the smallest integer that is 109892 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 331 and 332 is 109892.
LCM(331,332) = 109892
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 331 and 332. First we will calculate the prime factors of 331 and 332.
Prime Factorization of 331
331 | 331 |
1 |
Prime factors of 331 are 331. Prime factorization of 331 in exponential form is:
331 = 3311
Prime Factorization of 332
2 | 332 |
2 | 166 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 332 are 2,83. Prime factorization of 332 in exponential form is:
332 = 22×831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 331 and 332.
LCM(331,332) = 22×831×3311
LCM(331,332) = 109892
Factors of 331
List of positive integer factors of 331 that divides 331 without a remainder.
1, 331
Factors of 332
List of positive integer factors of 332 that divides 332 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 83, 166, 332
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 331 and 332, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(331,332) = 1
LCM(331,332) = ( 331 × 332) / 1
LCM(331,332) = 109892 / 1
LCM(331,332) = 109892
(i) The LCM of 332 and 331 is associative
LCM of 331 and 332 = LCM of 332 and 331
1. What is the LCM of 331 and 332?
Answer: LCM of 331 and 332 is 109892.
2. What are the Factors of 331?
Answer: Factors of 331 are 1, 331. There are 2 integers that are factors of 331. The greatest factor of 331 is 331.
3. What are the Factors of 332?
Answer: Factors of 332 are 1, 2, 4, 83, 166, 332. There are 6 integers that are factors of 332. The greatest factor of 332 is 332.
4. How to Find the LCM of 331 and 332?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 331 and 332 = 109892
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 331
331 = 331
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 332
332 = 2 x 2 x 83
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 109892 = 2 x 2 x 83 x 331
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 331 and 332 is 109892.